Differnce in N400 Processing based on "at least 5 yr GC" or "Married to US citizen"

[panetone 3]

Hi,

Is there a different speed in processing N400 based on choice?

1.) I am at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years.


2.) I am at least 18 years of age and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for at least 3 years. In addition, I have been married to and living with a U.S. citizen spouse for the last 3 years, and my spouse has been a U.S. citizen for the last 3 years at the time I filed my Form N-400.

I can select either. Just wondering if one is faster than the other.

[OldUser 4,797]

It's unlikely you're going to see any difference in speed.

 

However, N-400 under 5 year rule is a much easier case for you to file, as less documentation is needed. It's also easier to review and approve by immigration officer. 

 

If you're eligible, don't think twice - file under 5 year rule.

 

Edited March 24, 2023 by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

My experience says File online under the 5 year rule.  It is a piece of cake.....That is all.

In wife's case filing to oath ceremony was less than 6 months.

Edited March 24, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[AHC_2015 130]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

My experience says File online under the 5 year rule.  It is a piece of cake.....That is all.

In wife's case filing to oath ceremony was less than 6 months.

Agreed. I applied on December 27 last year and just had my oath ceremony today. Super easy under the 5-year rule.

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

15 hours ago, AHC_2015 said:

Agreed. I applied on December 27 last year and just had my oath ceremony today. Super easy under the 5-year rule.

3 months!  Wow!!!   Congratulations......wife just got her passport, and we just booked her a trip to Taiwan!!!

[Visitor User 236]

What about a 5 year rule to apply for USC that is not marriage based? Would you say that is also a easier case to get approved?

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

4 minutes ago, Visitor User said:

What about a 5 year rule to apply for USC that is not marriage based? Would you say that is also a easier case to get approved?

I'm not saying approval is easier.  But, Applying is easier due to less documentation needed. 

[AHC_2015 130]

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

3 months!  Wow!!!   Congratulations......wife just got her passport, and we just booked her a trip to Taiwan!!!

Yes, Phoenix is going fast!

 

Congratulations on your wife getting her passport. It was next to impossible to find a passport appointment here but did find one whole appointment on April 7 so I booked it!

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

46 minutes ago, AHC_2015 said:

Yes, Phoenix is going fast!

 

Congratulations on your wife getting her passport. It was next to impossible to find a passport appointment here but did find one whole appointment on April 7 so I booked it!

Same situation here in Dallas.  I was lucky to get an appointment a week after her oath ceremony.  

[AHC_2015 130]

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Same situation here in Dallas.  I was lucky to get an appointment a week after her oath ceremony.  

That's so crazy. When I checked in February (just to see what was there) there wasn't a single appointment for March.

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

Just now, AHC_2015 said:

That's so crazy. When I checked in February (just to see what was there) there wasn't a single appointment for March.

Luckily, I started checking as soon as we received the date of her oath.  

[AHC_2015 130]

33 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Luckily, I started checking as soon as we received the date of her oath.  

That's what I did too. You have to be quick to get an appointment.